Snakes have been demonized and feared almost since humans first encountered them. A plethora of legend and lore has grown up around the reptiles, much of it of a rather frightening variety. While ...

The article examines the diverse portrayals of snakes in global mythologies. It discusses their symbolic meanings in ancient Egyptian, Greek, Chinese cultures as well as Native American traditions.

Snakes have long captivated people with their enigmatic presence and occasional lethality. In India and beyond they feature prominently in myths, embodying both dread and veneration. A familiar image ...

In Chinese culture, the snake seems to have an intricate relationship with the dragon, a symbolic emblem of the nation. Sometimes they could not be differentiated from each other, in other times ...